An Opera Retreat of Depth,
Distinction & Great Cuisine!
From £1795 – 6 Days/7 Nights – Fully Inclusive***
‘SingEatRetreat is one of the best things I have ever done! Beautiful accommodation and setting, first class teachers, amazing food and days of laughter, learning and singing‘
Musical Director – Stephen Anthony Brown
English National Opera, Glyndebourne and the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
Vocal Coach – Amanda Roocroft
Internationally Acclaimed Opera Soprano.
Laurence Olivier Award Winner for Outstanding Achievement in Opera
Stage Director – Rachel Wise
International Stage Director and Movement Director.
Awarded ‘Outstanding Young Creative Talent’ Prize from The Grange Festival 2023.
Repetiteur – Paul Jeanes
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and Italia Conti
Tarifa | Spain | Sept 2026
Check In: 26 Sept 2026 | Check Out: 3 Oct 2026
This Opera Singing Holiday is designed for singers who feel drawn to the richness, drama and beauty of the operatic repertoire — whether you are exploring your Opera voice for the first time or returning to it with experience. We promise you that this will not be an intimidating conservatoire environment, nor is it purely introductory. It is a carefully curated week of musical development for all abilities where curiosity is welcomed and experience is respected. And of course with all SER holidays it will be filled with fun, great food, stunning scenery and an end of week public recital.
At the heart of the programme is an exceptional creative team:
Amanda Roocroft – Vocal Coach
Internationally acclaimed opera soprano and Laurence Olivier Award winner for Outstanding Achievement in Opera. Amanda leads the vocal work and masterclasses, offering rare insight drawn from a distinguished international career. Her teaching combines technical clarity with deep musical understanding, supporting singers at every stage of their journey.
Stephen Anthony Brown – Musical Director
With credits including English National Opera, Glyndebourne and the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company, Stephen brings authority, warmth and stylistic precision to the musical preparation. His experience ensures ensemble work and individual coaching are both rigorous and rewarding.
Rachel Wise – Stage Director
An internationally recognised stage and movement director, and recipient of The Grange Festival’s ‘Outstanding Young Creative Talent’ award (2023). Rachel guides performance craft, physical storytelling and stage presence, helping singers inhabit the repertoire with confidence and authenticity.
For Those Exploring — And Those Established
If you are new to opera, you will be guided with patience and encouragement, developing technique, language awareness and performance confidence in a supportive environment.
If you already sing opera, you will find depth — detailed musical exploration, stylistic refinement, interpretative challenge and the opportunity to work at a high artistic level with leading professionals.
Daily coaching sessions, ensemble rehearsals and masterclasses are thoughtfully structured to accommodate varying experience levels while maintaining a strong artistic standard throughout.
Opera and Cultural Indulgence
Alongside the musical programme, the week includes a refined culinary journey celebrating the great operatic nations — Italy, France, Austria and Russia — creating a setting that honours both the repertoire and its cultural roots.
This is not simply a holiday.
It is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the artistry of opera, guided by distinguished professionals, in an atmosphere of generosity, focus and shared passion.
A week to develop.
A week to refine.
A week to reconnect with the music you love.
We encourage early reservation to secure your place.
Join us for a week of artistry, refinement and inspiration.
Aims of the week
Work with OPERA Professionals to:
- Learn the Disciplines of Opera
- Study your Choice of Aria
- Perform an End of Week Live Showcase
This holiday is tailored for confident amateur singers that want to delve into the wold of OPERA
Food
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with Wine is included in the price of your holiday.
Each evening’s meal is expertly prepared by a guest chef, showcasing gourmet dishes inspired by the rich culinary traditions of countries associated with opera. Every night, guests will indulge in a carefully curated multi-course dinner featuring a specific cuisine, such as Italian, French, Austrian, or Russian. These culinary experiences are designed to complement the cultural and musical theme of the day, offering a delicious journey through the flavors of opera’s most iconic regions. This unique dining experience creates a perfect blend of gourmet cuisine, cultural immersion, and social enjoyment, making each evening memorable and inspiring.
Prices From £1795*
See What's Included in the Price.....
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30+ Hours tuition & performance
Max 21 attendees / 7 Per Class -
3 Industry professional singing tutors & music directors
3 Rehearsal Studios - 3 Private 1 to 1 Vocal Sessions
- Masterclass & Mentor Session with OPERA lead
- Live public showcase
- 7 Nights in a secluded luxury villa **
- Full board plus Wine Tasting with Dinner
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Sauna & Outside Spa
Not Included in prices:
Flights, Transfers, Travel Insurance
* Prices vary dependent on room type chosen and persons sharing. Contact us for Choir Group Rates
** Hotel Room Options Provided
The Accommodation
THE VILLA
Huerta Belinda, where the Singing Holiday takes place, is a majestic large mansion in the small and natural urbanisation of El Cuarton. It is 8km from bohemian Tarifa and its wonderful beaches. The mansion has a beautiful pool and gardens, lovely patios for relaxing and magnificent views. There are eight bedrooms at the villa sleeping a total of 17 people.
HOTEL MESÓN DE SANCHO
Offsite and just a 2-minute drive away is Mesón de Sancho, a quaint, traditional Spanish hotel. The bedrooms offer heating, television, telephone, full bathroom, free Wi-Fi and the hotel itself is set in beautiful gardens for your relaxation, plus outdoor pool and gym.
Those opting to stay at the hotel will pay more reasonable sole occupancy rates, whilst still benefiting from all the facilities, meals and drinks at the villa. Free transfers are provided between the hotel and villa.
Tarifa, Spain is the most southerly town in mainland Europe and is only 14km from Africa. The views from Huerta Belinda look across to Africa over the Strait of Gibraltar. Tarifa is a world-class kitesurfing destination and the Strait of Gibraltar is full of dolphins and whales who crisscross from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic.
The nearest airports are Gibraltar (30 minutes) and Málaga (1 hour 30 minutes).
Addresses:
- Huerta Belinda, El Cuarton, Tarifa 11380, Province of Cádiz
- Mesón de Sancho, Carretera N340 Km 94, Tarifa 11380, Province of Cádiz
Huerta Belinda
Hotel Mesón de Sancho
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Prices shown include accommodation, meals, drinks & all musical tuition & activities
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Sole Occupancy 3* Hotel Room £1,795
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Shared Room £1,795 per person
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Shared room £1,895 per person
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Shared room £1,745 per person or £2245 Sole Use
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£2,395 sole use
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2 person Shared Room £1,895 per person, or Sole Use £2,345
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Shared 2 room unit with 2 person occupancy £1,895 per person
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£1,795 sole use
Travel
FLY TO MALAGA – Flights are available from most UK and European cities to Málaga – one hour and 45 mins drive from the retreat.
FLY TO GIBRALTAR – There are direct flights to Gibraltar from London and Manchester. Gibraltar airport is a 40 minute drive, once across the border.
TRANSFERS
We usually arrange one transfer from each airport. The cost is variable dependent on how many people have requested a transfer. We use official transfer companies and simply pass on the costs.
MALAGA – book your flight to arrive and allow you through passport control and luggage collection no later than 1:30pm for a transfer departure time of 2pm. Budget around £55 each way
GIBRALTAR – the transfer will usually leave the Spanish border side around 3pm, but this is flexible dependent on when everyone is arriving. Budget around £35 each way.
PLEASE NOTE: Final costs and times are dependent on requests received and flight arrival times.
RETURN TRANSFERS will depart on check out day at 8.30am – Travel time to Malaga Airport is one hour and 45 mins and to Gibraltar Airport is 40 mins (subject to traffic).
If your flight schedules do not align with the designated pick-up / drop-off times, then why not stay a night in stunning Malaga or on the beach in Torremolinos – both are a stone’s throw from the airport.
We will gather your transfer requirements and flight details via the Registration Form once we have received your Singing Holiday Booking.
COACH TRAVEL – Efficient and very reliable! Malaga Airport to Algeciras via Avanza Bus. Book online or there is a ticket booth at the airport. Algeciras is a 15-minute journey to the villa in a Taxi.
How it Works
Days are split between group singing and rehearsals, 1 to 1 sessions (2 each), and smaller group sessions in hourly classes starting from 10am through to early evening.
Don’t worry! There will be plenty of breaks and chances for Sun / Pool time!
You will be allocated a mentor for the week but you will work with all directors and coaches rotating through 3 differing classes each day. Vocal Tech, Performance Direction & Music Rehearsal for the end of week show!